Reciprocal Relationships: the role of government and the social economy in co-production of social policy in Atlantic Canada

Myers, Jan and MacDonald, Martha (2014) Reciprocal Relationships: the role of government and the social economy in co-production of social policy in Atlantic Canada. Canadian Public Policy, 40 (XL S1). S17-S25. ISSN 0317-0861

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Abstract

This paper reports on research exploring the contribution to social policy of social economy organizations (SEOs) in Atlantic Canada. Of particular interest is whether SEOs and government are engaged in what we have termed “reciprocal relationships,” through inclusive, cross-sector alliances linked to improved policy planning and decision-making. Initial findings suggest that reciprocity of relationships between government and SEOs to enhance policy solutions and service provision is not yet fully realized and that SEOs
remain structurally marginalized in the design and implementation of policy. The paper points to investment in appropriate support mechanisms to make government-SEO alliances meaningful and more durable.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	social economy, social policy, partnerships
Subjects:	L400 Social Policy N900 Others in Business and Administrative studies
Department:	Faculties > Business and Law > Newcastle Business School
Depositing User:	Jan Myers
Date Deposited:	23 Sep 2014 12:31
Last Modified:	19 Nov 2019 10:04
URI:	http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/17652

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